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In the process of trying to track down an RF issues (receiving adjacent channel interference on my fancy new VHF), I determined that my mast is not connected to DC ground (not continuity, at least). However, with the coax disconnected from both the antenna AND the radio, I read 12v (with digital...

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I am trying to figure out how to secure my anchor rode to the boat when anchoring. I have only been day-sailing but want to start practicing the anchoring procedure. I have a bow roller, but it is offset to starboard and there is no cleat directly behind it to give a fair lead over the...

I've just installed a rebuilt Yanmar (3HM35) in my E-31 and have incorporated an isolator/ flex/ protector between couplings in the driveline. Off topic-anyone in need of a reliable 2GM20F? Where I fitted two zincs on the prop shaft the past two years for protection, and they were at least 50%...

My inverter has three inputs on the DC side: positive, negative, and ground. The manual says: Connect the Ground Cable to the appropriate location below: a. If this unit is mounted within a vehicle with a grounded metal chassis, attach the Ground Cable to a nearby location on the chassis...

This is a little story about a mystery wire on an '88 boat with a Universal M25XP. This tale is also kind of a further step from last year's fuel line replacement project. A major part of that adventure was relocating the supply and return lines from under the cabin sole to a different route to...

There are not that many vendors that specialize in fabricating marine ground plates for lightning protection, which makes me think that perhaps a basic copper bar (which is readiliy available) will be adequate. The only available 'specialized' product I have been able to find is electroplated to...

Since the E27 keel is encapsulated. Where would one install the ground plate, for lightning protection? Thanks

My new Honda generator was delivered today by FedEx ground. They destroyed it. Despite the "Fragile" stickers on the box it looked like they backed the truck over it. The generator is partially crushed, which sorta ruins my 4th of July week as I was planning on using the generator to support...

My 1976 E27 is an outboard model, so grounding is all made to small ground plate located under the froward floor board. I just tried to attach an additional ground wire, when I noticed that the 1/2" stud gave somewhat and started a small trickle of seawater. I could patch the leakage with...

Was the E34 (1987) designed with a wire ground from the mast to the keel bolts? I do not see such a ground in my recently purchased E34. The original owner installed a replacement mast. Continuity checks reveal that the mast is "connected" to the keel bolts and shrouds but I can not see a...